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baked lemon pepper chicken drumsticks in a baking dish.

Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken Drumsticks

Ajoke
If you love lemon chicken, you will love this easy baked lemon pepper chicken drumsticks recipe. Tender and juicy chicken legs marinated with a simple Lemon Pepper seasoning mix and then baked to perfection. The result is a flavorful and delicious dinner that the whole family will love.
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Chicken
Cuisine American
Servings 5
Calories 270 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2.2 lb chicken drumsticks
  • 2 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
  • 1½ teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion granules
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400F/200C. Spray an oven-safe baking dish large enough for the chicken legs with cooking oil and set aside. For easy cleanup, line the baking dish with parchment paper.
  • Add the chicken drumsticks to a large bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and season with lemon pepper seasoning, onion and garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt. Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes if time is not of the essence, or move on to the next step.
  • Toss and mix to combine.
  • Arrange the drumsticks in the prepared baking dish in a single layer.
  • Bake the chicken drumsticks in the oven for 35-45 minutes or until nice and golden with crispy skin and the internal temperature reaches 165F/74C.

Air fryer lemon pepper drumstick instructions

  • Season the chicken as instructed above.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 3-5 minutes
    Spray the air fryer basket lightly with cooking oil.
  • Place the chicken drumsticks in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overcrowding.
  • Air fry for 15-18 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165F/74C. For crispier skin, cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Notes

How to store
If you have some leftovers, you can easily turn it into a delicious and easy lunch or dinner. Shred the chicken and add it to salad, or sandwich, or eat it on its own.
Cooked chicken can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days. You can freeze it for up to 3-6 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 24gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 123mgSodium: 140mgPotassium: 339mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 364IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg

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